Olney ward is located in the northeast of Milton Keynes, near the border with Northamptonshire. The area includes the historic market town of Olney, known for its traditional high street and weekly market. The River Great Ouse runs through the ward, providing green spaces and walking paths. Olney has a mix of older properties and newer developments, with a range of local shops, cafes, and independent businesses serving the community.
The ward has good transport links, with the A509 connecting it to Milton Keynes and nearby towns. Olney also has several schools, including Olney Infant Academy and Ousedale School, catering to different age groups. The area hosts annual events like the Olney Pancake Race, which attracts visitors. With its blend of rural charm and modern amenities, Olney ward offers a balance of convenience and quieter living.
On average Olney has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Olney is £56,444 per year. There are 6 schools in Olney: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £414,999 in Olney area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 93 | £562,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £391,250 |
| Terraced | 48 | £303,500 |
10 years price trend in Olney
MK465BH
Weston Road
MK465JB
High Street
MK465JD
Prospect Place
MK465LG
Olney & Lavendon
MK465PQ
Whitmees Close
MK169FU
High Street
MK438AR
Clifton Road
MK464AF
Coneygere
MK465FZ
Aspreys
MK464BP
Carey Way
MK464DN
Gilpin Way
MK464FR
Olney Road
MK465AN
Northend
MK465AS
Common Street
MK465DD
Church Lane
MK465EZ
Lilly Hill
MK465HH
West Street
MK465JX
Wood Lane
MK465NE
Rabans Close
MK465PT
Cherry Orchard
MK168LE
Northampton Road
MK168LB
Church Lane
MK169JA
Chicheley Hill
MK169JH
Hall Lane
MK169PD
Church End
MK464EZ
Northampton Road
MK464HJ
Olney & Lavendon
MK464JA
Olney & Lavendon
MK464JJ
Kitchener Close
MK464JY
Palmers Road
MK465AX
Ravenstone Mill Road
MK465FU
Aspreys
MK465GA
Aspreys
MK465NH
Stanley Court
MK169PN
Field Close
MK169HR
Shire Lane
MK169NG
Bedford Road
MK169PW
Perry Lane
MK438AE
Hardmead Road
MK465BN
Spring Lane
MK465HG
Foxhill
MK464DS
Bridge Street
MK464EH
Dartmouth Road
MK464HQ
Jacks Close
MK464HX
Harrold Road
MK464JL
Knights Close
MK465AU
Olney & Lavendon
MK465EE
Foxhill
MK465FF
Stonemasons Close
MK465JU
Pevers Lane
MK465NR
Long Massey
MK160FG
Caldecote Lane
MK169NE
Carters Close
MK169NW
Carters Close
MK438AU
Newton Road
MK465JW
Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington
MK464AU
Freemans Gardens
MK464HE
Orchard Walk
MK465AL
Weston Road
MK465DF
Foxhill
MK465DU
Crab Tree Close
MK465FX
Ravenstone Mill Road
MK160HR
Newport Road
MK160HZ
Broughton Grounds Lane
MK160JJ
Caldecote Lane
MK169FW
Hazelmead Drive
MK169JP
Newport Road
MK169JQ
Hall Lane
MK169JY
Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington
MK464DL
Austen Avenue
MK464EF
High Street
MK464HG
The Glebe
MK464HU
Harrold Road
MK465EF
Mow Mead
MK465HB
Orchard Rise
MK465LT
Honey Hill
MK465NF
Slatepits Croft
MK160QE
Willen Road
MK168LD
Church Lane
MK169LP
Bryans Crescent
MK169NR
Water Lane
MK464AA
Church Street
MK464BX
Holes Lane
MK464DH
East Street
MK464DJ
East Street
MK464EJ
Soames Close
MK464HB
Orchard Walk
MK465EU
Dinglederry
MK465FN
Dartmouth Road
MK465HE
Foxhill
MK465JH
Prospect Place
MK169JZ
Hanslope, Castlethorpe & Sherington
MK169LZ
Kilpin Green
MK169NY
High Street
MK169PB
Church End
MK438AJ
Olney & Lavendon
MK464FG
Badgers Close
MK464JG
Castle Road
MK465AA
Spinney Hill Road
MK465AG
Chaseport Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.